Classroom Updates

Here are some links to videos that show the Spalding sounds students have learned in class.

Video 1: https://safeYouTube.net/w/E3v2

Video 2: https://safeYouTube.net/w/y4v2

Video 3: https://safeYouTube.net/w/25v2

Seesaw is an app our class has been using this year. It allows students to have differentiated work to meet their needs. With school being closed right now I have put a digital copy of this as an assignment on Seesaw that students can access at home. I also have been including different assignments each day and posted to help support your child’s learning from home. If you need your child’s login information again please let me know.

Hello Families:

I am reaching out to all my students and their families to provide some information on what to expect throughout our closure. Schools are expected to be closed through March 27. Please take a moment to read the following information. Please respond that you have read it so I know that it reached you.

 

Academics and Educational Resources:

Teachers have been working to develop lessons and resources that you can work on at home with your children. In addition to all curriculum materials being available online, we have developed an Online Resources website, where you can find various resources to help your child keep up with academics. This can be found under the “Students” tab on our district website, www.LaveenSchools.org.

 

Please remember that your child will need to log in to our curriculum platforms in order to access the material. If you do not have your child’s login information, please contact me and I can provide it to you. One single sign-on through Google gives students access to all of our digital curriculum programs  Watch this video for details on logging in.

 

Please be aware that all Laveen schools have strict internet filtering when a student connects from our server. Once you use your personal device, this filter is not available. Please monitor your child’s internet usage as they will be able to explore whatever sites your home computer allows. Be sure to watch this informational video, also on the website, for parents on how to filter home internet, Internet Filters to Keep Kids Safe Online

 

Internet Connectivity

If you do not have wi-fi or are unable to access the internet at home, Cox Communications is offering one free month of internet access to qualifying low-income families through their Connect2Compete program. T-Mobile is also offering an EmpowerED data plan.

 

Free Meals for Children

Despite school closures, Laveen schools are providing free breakfast and lunch to all children. Families may visit any Laveen school (except Vista) for a grab & go bag. Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and lunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.

 

Children must be present to take a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.  Children do not need to be Laveen students. The district plans to expand this service to off-site locations in the coming days.

 

Child Care:

We know that some parents cannot work without childcare. For families needing this service, Laveen’s Kids Club will operate a day camp program that provides structured activities in a safe, supervised environment for children in grades preschool – 6th. This will take place at two locations, Desert Meadows and Paseo Pointe. The cost is $35 a day or $120 per week (preschool is $125 per week). A three-day plan is also available. The hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Kids Club staff is cognizant of the importance of a clean environment and incorporates cleaning with a bleach solution as part of their regular protocol. Children and staff showing any signs of illness will be sent home. Please visit our Kids Club page for details.

The first resource I would like to share with you is Freckle. Students have used this in class to work on both reading and math skills. If you need their login information again please reach out to me. I will include the link here for easy access. You can also download the app if you have an iPad.

 

 

https://www.freckle.com/ 

Hello everyone! As you know school is through March 27th. Due to this we would like to provide as many resources as possible to support your child’s continued education at home. Please check her frequently for updates and resources that your child can use. Thank you!

Desert Meadows 

Optional Kindergarten Supply Wish List 2019-2020

 

Dear Kindergarten Parent,

This supply list represents general items which you may supply at your discretion. Items marked with an asterisk are “wish list” items that are above and beyond basic supplies. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the school office.

We thank you in advance for your donation, which will support your child and our class this year.

The Kinder Team

❏ 1 pack of Expo dry erase markers (black only)

❏ 1 (6) pack or greater of glue sticks

❏ 2 boxes of pencils (24 count)- plain #2 pencils only please (no

colors)

❏ 2 boxes of crayons (24 count)

❏ Pink eraser(s)

❏ Sanitizing Wipes

❏ 2 boxes of Kleenex

**Headphones (please label)–for your child’s personal use on

ipads . Child safe headphones recommended, for volume control.

 

See you on Monday, August 5th at 7:55!

Meet the teacher this year will be on Thursday, August 1st. It will be from 5:00-7:00. I look forward to meeting everyone then!